Exercise #DefenderEurope gains speed Ensuring troop movement is one of the key components of completing tasks on time & properly. After a secured and directed troop movement, the @USArmy Abrams main battle tanks were prepared for fire-drill. #WeAreNATO by @DGeneralneRSZ t.co/IQAh6wdq6g Source: HQ Multinational Corps Northeast North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/15845 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Hayes and Spc. Koby Fontana, both assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, pressure washes the firing tubes of a M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System in preparation for transportation during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The M270A2, the latest upgrade to the MLRS platform, provides enhanced precision, reliability, and firepower to support field artillery operations across a multi-domain battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

.forsvaretdk har i dag trænet sammen med den amerikanske soldater på Bornholm, hvor soldaterne foretog en simuleret affyring af våbensystemet HIMARS. Læs mere på t.co/pj96CN7CDB t.co/geHSQa6n57 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #DefenderEurope #DE22LiveEx #hjv t.co/0OvJfH7r3M Source: Forsvaret North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/26310 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade attaches launch pods to an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System while conducting uploading and downloading procedures during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 15, 2025. The M270A2 represents the most advanced variant of the MLRS platform to date, featuring upgraded Common Fire Control System (CFCS) technology, improved armored cab protections, and full compatibility with extended-range precision munitions including the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment and 200th Military Police Company, pose for a group photo during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 7, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade stabilizes a loader launch module as it is lifted into an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System before “The Raid” during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 15, 2025. The Raid is an operation conducted at nightfall that entails a platoon leader leading three M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems into a contested territory simulation where they will conduct a fire mission within 30 minutes of receiving the orders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Taylor Hastings, a CH-47 pilot assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Wings of Victory, performs airspace surveillance at the rear of his Chinook during maritime operations crew certification flights over the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria on May 4, 2021, during Exercise Swift Response 21, part of DEFENDER-Europe 21. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham)

DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 30,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in 14 countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope.

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment and 200th Military Police Company, pose for a group photo during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 7, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

This is something new for #TankTuesday. How do you like a tank on the water? #DefenderEurope 22 - a month of intensive exercise on the territory of #Poland. #PolishArmy and #Allied Forces confirmed perfection in performing tasks #StrongerTogether. by Łukasza Fiedorowicza t.co/gDywTdP7CA Source: HQ Multinational Corps Northeast North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/32347 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment and 200th Military Police Company, pose for a group photo during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 7, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade guides a M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System into a designated washing area in preparation for transportation during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The M270A2, the latest upgrade to the MLRS platform, provides enhanced precision, reliability, and firepower to support field artillery operations across a multi-domain battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

RT @405thAFSB: Over 500 pieces of fully mission capable Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 equipment sets & vehicles were transported from the 405th AFSB’s APS-2 worksite in Dülmen, Germany, to Estonia for issue to the @CONG1860 unit, plus tens of thousands of secondary items, tools & repair parts. t.co/8cWOzLGRY2 On #WarriorWednesday, check out these @CONG1860 #Soldiers who are currently in Estonia, participating in #DefenderEurope 22 t.co/HnAI55a2lO #StrongerTogether #AlwaysReady @USNationalGuard @405thAFSB @NATO @US_EUCOM @USEmbTallinn t.co/sFgyi1FEiX - U.S. Army Europe and Africa Source: NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command - JSEC North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/19861 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

RT @405thAFSB: Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 from 405th AFSB’s Dülmen APS-2 site outfitted these @PANationalGuard Soldiers with all their equipment, including 155mm self-propelled Paladins for #DefenderEurope News: t.co/QTs6TbwXt8 @NationalGuard @USArmy @21stTSC @asc_hq @ArmyMateriel t.co/DWjxEEKMaP Soldiers with 1-109th Field Artillery, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade conduct preventative checks & maintenance as they draw prepositioned stock in Lithuania. The Soldiers are deployed to Lithuania for #DefenderEurope2022 and @NATO exercise Flaming Thunder. 📷: SSG Zane Craig t.co/y8ZS6TVcbT - Pennsylvania National Guard Source: NATO Joint Support and Enabling Command - JSEC North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/14176 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 115th Military Police Battalion, and leadership of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup, pose for a group photo with the Maryland flag during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

What do ya say we mix in a few Leopards with our Abrams on this fine #TankTuesday? During #DefenderEurope 22, a multinational force-on-force exercise recently took place at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, to demonstrate why we're #StrongerTogether. #WeAreNATO @US_EUCOM @USArmy t.co/lQ3PjmZuQU Source: U.S. Army Europe and Africa North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/18523 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

#DefenderEurope – Binational verstärktes Bataillon im Angriff Deutsche und amerikanische Soldatinnen und Soldaten trainieren gemeinsam auf dem Truppenübungsplatz in der Oberlausitz. Mehr davon gibt's hier: t.co/7H7swZEGx0 t.co/QKsr3LV8sE Source: Bundeswehr North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/21248 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Capt. Emir Bašić, commander of the Military Police forces for the Light Infantry Battlegroup, presents a plaque to Maryland Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Brandy Hayward, command sergeant major for the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 5, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Maj. Samir Husanović, commander of the Light Infantry Battlegroup, and Maryland Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Rodriguez, commander of the 115th Military Police Battalion, pose for a photo with the Maryland flag during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, Capt. Zane Fanning, military police officer, speaks over a radio, accompanied by Staff Sgt. Kasene Logan, signal systems support specialist, and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Maj. Samir Husanović, commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Brigade, to conduct a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for distinguished visitors during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade attach a loader launch module to an M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System before “The Raid” during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 15, 2025. The Raid is an operation conducted at nightfall that entails a platoon leader leading three M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems into a contested territory simulation where they will conduct a fire mission within 30 minutes of receiving the orders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter)

Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Maryland Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Rodriguez, commander of the 115th Military Police Battalion, congratulates a member of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup, one of the winners of the top-shot markmanship competition during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Andrew W. Collins, Collins, Ph. D., assistant adjutant general for the Maryland Army National Guard and deputy adjutant general for the Maryland National Guard, observes Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup conduct a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Distinguished visitors observe Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup conduct a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, Capt. Zane Fanning, military police officer, and Staff Sgt. Kasene Logan, signal systems support specialist, pose for a photo before conducting a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for distinguished visitors during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Capt. Emir Bašić, commander of the Military Police forces for the Light Infantry Battlegroup, presents a plaque to Maryland Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Brandy Hayward, command sergeant major for the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 5, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Spc. Blake Sheahin (left), Sgt. Aaron Dixon (middle), and Staff Sgt. Austin Lewis (right), assigned to the 200th Military Police Company participate in a top-shot markmanship competition with members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Distinguished visitors observe Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup conduct a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Spc. Blake Sheahin (left), Staff Sgt. Austin Lewis (middle), assigned to the 200th Military Police Company, and Pfc. Michael Baldwin (right), assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, participate in a top-shot markmanship competition with members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Pfc. Judes Pognon, motor transport operator assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, Headquarters-Headquarters Detachment, signs a Maryland flag to be given to the commander of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard's 115th Military Police Battalion, give a Maryland flag to the commander of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Soldiers of the Maryland Army National Guard assigned to the 115th Military Police Battalion, and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Light Infantry Battlegroup prepare and conduct a live convoy ambush and casualty medevac transportation demonstration for distinguished visitors during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 4, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Maryland Army National Guard Sgt. Aaron Dixon, military police assigned to the 200th Military Police Company, 115th Military Police Battalion, prepares to participate in a top-shot markmanship competition during Immediate Response–DEFENDER 25, at the Mark 4 weapons range at the Red Land Training Area, Knin, Croatia, June 6, 2025. Immediate Response 25 is a U.S. Army large-scale exercise enhancing NATO integration through state partnership readiness programs, such as between the Maryland National Guard and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to further equip NATO’s regional plans and uphold U.S. commitments to the Alliance. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)